The baby name Kathe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæθi/ (KATH-ee),/ˈkeɪθi/ (KAY-thee) — less common,/ˈkɛːtə/ (German Käthe).
The baby name Kathe is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæθi/ (KATH-ee),/ˈkeɪθi/ (KAY-thee) — less common,/ˈkɛːtə/ (German Käthe).
Kathe is in Origin.
Kathe is the diacritic-free form of German Käthe, a pet form of Katharina that ultimately traces to Greek Aikaterine. The name’s meaning is debated, but through association with Greek katharos it is commonly interpreted as “pure.” Usage blossomed in German-speaking Europe from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, familiar worldwide thanks to the artist Käthe Kollwitz; in English contexts, the umlaut is typically dropped. In German it is pronounced roughly KAY-tuh, though English speakers vary.
Variants and related forms include Käthe/Käte, Kate, Cate, Kathy, Kath, Kat, Kitty, Katja, Katrin, Katarina/Katarína, Katharina, Katherine, and Catherine; Scandinavian Kajsa and Karin are cognates. Diminutives such as Käthchen appear in older German literature. Today Kathe is uncommon in the U.S. and U.K. but can appeal as a sleek, vintage choice that nods to the broader Catherine/Katherine family while feeling distinctive.
| Käthe von Nagy Käthe von Nagy was a Hungarian actress best known for her roles in European cinema during the 1930s. She starred in films like 'Le Congrès s'amuse' and 'The Blue Danube'. Her performances captivated audiences with her charm and talent. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Boys | 0 | #34 | 1 | 903 |
| Norway | Girls | 1979 | #133 | 5 | 530 |
| PA | 0 | #136 | 3 | 3,797 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| CR | 0 | #159 | 7 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| UY | 0 | #177 | 6 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| DK | 0 | #202 | 5 | 5,198 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #206 | 4,123 | 16,140 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #226 | 14 | 3,650 |
| France | Girls | 1913 | #235 | 3 | 727 |
| CO | 0 | #247 | 308 | 7,768 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #278 | 39 | 7,429 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| BO | 0 | #372 | 10 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #397 | 15 | 6,867 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #440 | 93 | 11,342 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #455 | 27 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #469 | 42 | 6,731 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #536 | 6 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #552 | 60 | 9,488 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #554 | 7 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #584 | 16 | 8,289 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #764 | 88 | 14,098 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #824 | 15 | 4,949 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #855 | 89 | 14,861 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #878 | 43 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #910 | 74 | 5,561 |
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #920 | 5 | 9,844 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #929 | 13 | 12,708 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 33 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,393 | 54 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kathe is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:
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